Anyone on steroids and not got many symptoms?

[Sarah83ap]

Hi all,

I’m 5weeks and the only symptoms I’ve really had is the off bit of boob tenderness, that comes and goes. I read that steroids can mask symptoms and wondered if anyone on here has experienced that?

Xx

[Zebedee1971]

I'm on steroids and haven't got any symptoms either, feel a bit tired but no sore boobs at all, only symptom is the occasional pully twinge feeling in my uterus, usually at night time. Everything feels like it's going really well and tests are getting darker so 🤞

Hoping it's true about steroids masking symptoms.

[Sarah83ap in reply to Zebedee1971]

I’ve also had twinges, mainly evening. My boobs I can feel when I take my bra off or if I’m prodding but nothing like I was expecting.

How far are you and what dose of steroid you on?

My sister said they wanted to give her steroids to mask her morning sickness as she had it so bad. But in the end they didn’t need to as it went shortly after... so must be some truth in it?

Wishing you lots of luck xx

[Zebedee1971 in reply to Sarah83ap]

I'm 6 weeks on Monday, so not too far in. First two times I was pregnant I had really sore boobs but that was 2 years ago and I wasn't on any drugs then. On 25mg. I feel like everything is OK and they do say every pregnancy is different so 🙃

[Cinderella5]

I'm on steroids and I really didn't and still dont have many symptoms at all....and as you know that's with twins. I'm not sure if it's the steroids or not but some people just dont get many symptoms!🤷🏼‍♀️xx

[Sarah83ap in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you! 🧡 heading others in steroids without many symptoms feels me with hope. Roll on scan day!! Climbing the walls lol x

[Cinderella5 in reply to Sarah83ap]

The wait is agonising!! Hang on in there & good luck.xx

[HopeTTC18 in reply to Cinderella5]

I had some nausea on steroids but my sickness kicked in properly when I came off them. From 13-20 weeks I was really sick so the steroids definitely masked the sickness for me. When are you stopping them?

[Sarah83ap in reply to HopeTTC18]

Oh really. Thank you. I’m gonna be on them till 10 weeks. Xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to HopeTTC18]

I'm starting to wean off now so time will tell.xc

[Sarah83ap in reply to Cinderella5]

Let us know how you get on, please 😊 good luck. Xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Sarah83ap]

I'm a bit worried now!🤣🙈 Nah, I dont even have nausea so cant see it changing. Will let you know!xx

[JuicyLu]

Apologies for the tangent, but I’d be really interested to know how you had managed to access steroids? I had them for my last transfer but we’ve been told I’m not allowed them due to COVID. We only have 1 embryo frozen so it means an open-ended wait to do the transfer xx

[Sarah83ap in reply to JuicyLu]

I already had them as was meant to start at the beginning of the year. But I know that some clinics are allowing ppl to have them. Mine aren’t. Its frustrating xx

[JuicyLu]

Thanks for letting me know. I’m guessing you won’t have a problem getting repeat prescriptions then? You’re right it’s so frustrating 😖 x

[JOSANDY40]

Hi,

Why are you on Steriods and not a Pituitary Inhibitor like Zoladex?

Thanks

[Sarah83ap in reply to JOSANDY40]

I’m on steroids due to NK cells. It’s part of the immune system protocol. I’ve not heard of zoladex? What’s that used for?

[Lisichka]

I’m on steroids too, now weaning off (9 and a bit weeks) and I must say my symptoms were and still are not really strong. I feel nauseous from time to time, have some food aversions and am super tired but that’s about it. I have not thrown up or anything. Maybe steroids have something to do with it. I started on 4 a day a week before transfer and now am only on 1 a day and finishing this week.

[Sarah83ap in reply to Lisichka]

I’m the same. I’ve got abit if boob tenderness but even that’s nothing big and i get abit if nausea every now and then, which half the time I’m wondering if it’s in my head... 🤣🤣 I honestly can’t wait fir my scan, this has been harder than TWW. Does it ever get easier.... lol x

Hope you are enjoying your pregnancy 💕

[Lisichka in reply to Sarah83ap]

Yeah, it’s so hard waiting for this confirmation that everything is still ok. I have a scan every week just to make sure that everything is still good. When is your first scan?

[Sarah83ap in reply to Lisichka]

First scan next Monday with EPU, then one later next week with clinic. 2 in one week 😂😂😬 I’m likely to do the same with scans. Maybe every other but I just need the reassurance. X

Assume you’ve had your first one? X

[Lisichka in reply to Sarah83ap]

Yeah, I just can’t relax! 2 in a week - that’s good and will put your mind at ease.

I’ve had 3 so far and I’m 9 and a bit weeks. I bought a package from the clinic where they’ll see me every week until 12 weeks. It’s just for peace of mind.

Keep us posted with how your ultrasounds go! xxx

[Sarah83ap in reply to Lisichka]

Will do! Thanks for chatting x